UND again?

Brazilian_Pilot · March 29th, 2005, 14:05

If you guys had to pick colleges all over again would you guys still choose UND?

CAFFEINE · March 29th, 2005, 14:24

Absolutely.

AngelFuree · March 29th, 2005, 15:05

Screaming_Emu · March 29th, 2005, 17:15

not sure. I'd at least look at some of the sattelite campuses. Love the flying, the schooling is pretty good too, but god do I hate this town.

AngelFuree · March 29th, 2005, 17:52

Hawaii baby, yeeeeah

UND_Flyer · March 29th, 2005, 19:28

I heard the Hawaii location isn't very good....well, expect for the awesome weather, but the aircraft and instructors are not very good.

If I had to choose again, I'd probably say No.

Wild_Weasel · March 29th, 2005, 20:29

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If I had to choose again, I'd probably say No.

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What route would you have taken if you had to do it again?

UND_Flyer · March 30th, 2005, 13:17

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If I had to choose again, I'd probably say No.

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What route would you have taken if you had to do it again?

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I would probably go to a local (in-state) community college or university first and complete all my general ed. classes there and save a butt load of money, before transfering to UND.

March 30th, 2005, 14:42

If I were still planning on going through the Commercial program, I would say yes.

Since my career path and choices have taken somewhat of a 180 since I got here, I would say no.

This summer I got completely burnt out while finishing 222 and jumping right in to 323. After that experience I had to rethink my career choice as a pilot, and after a lot of consideration decided it just wasn't for me. I switched to Aviation Management, which isn't a huge change, but at least will get me my core business classes and will probably make me more appealing to the law schools I will be applying to.

It's for this reason that I always tell kids that are conidering UND to make sure they get out and fly AT LEAST 10 hours before they make the decision to come out here. Being a professional pilot isn't for everyone. It makes a lot more sense to come to that realization before you come to UND and drop loads of money on a degree you will never use.

Having said all of that, I love the college atmosphere here, I just wish that the school could pick itself up and move to somewhere other than Grand Forks. I have met a ton of great people out here that will be great friends for the rest of my life, and in that regard I would choose UND again in a heartbeat.

UND_Flyer · March 30th, 2005, 15:31

I totally agree with Mtts422, the college atmosphere is great! The Aerospace facilities, aircraft and flight instructors are great, too, but they have some pretty stupid rules and policies. To be honest, the University itself doesn't give a [censored] about the students. They always say that they are here to help students succeed and try to help them become more successful in life. That's a load of bull if you ask me. The entire University administration at UND is messed up. I went to the open forum yesterday where Kupchella (President of UND) talked about UND's strategic plan....what a joke

Don't get me wrong, I think the flight training here is top notch, but the university administration need's to straighten out.

That's my thought of the day

Brazilian_Pilot · March 30th, 2005, 15:35

Yeah i called them and they kind of treated me like Sh** they made me feel kind of stupid

UND_Flyer · March 30th, 2005, 15:50

We pretty much get treated that way every day, but you get used to it

Brazilian_Pilot · March 30th, 2005, 21:08

I still want to go there, I cant stand chicago anymore. Taking the stupid train everyday, and seeing the same freaking people day after day. Working in an office with a view of a huge brick wall from the bldg next door.

Screaming_Emu · March 31st, 2005, 08:53

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I still want to go there, I cant stand chicago anymore. Taking the stupid train everyday, and seeing the same freaking people day after day. Working in an office with a view of a huge brick wall from the bldg next door.

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well, if you're lookin to get out of civilization, this is the right place ;-)

March 29th, 2005, 14:05	#1
Brazilian_Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL 1C5 (Clow) Posts: 314	UND again? If you guys had to pick colleges all over again would you guys still choose UND?

March 29th, 2005, 14:24	#2
CAFFEINE Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 654	Re: UND again? Absolutely.

March 29th, 2005, 15:05	#3
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,131	Re: UND again? Yes.

March 29th, 2005, 17:15	#4
Screaming_Emu Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,248	Re: UND again? not sure. I'd at least look at some of the sattelite campuses. Love the flying, the schooling is pretty good too, but god do I hate this town.

March 29th, 2005, 17:52	#5
AngelFuree Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: G-Forks, ND/ NYC Posts: 3,131	Re: UND again? Hawaii baby, yeeeeah

March 29th, 2005, 19:28	#6
UND_Flyer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CVG Posts: 1,015	Re: UND again? I heard the Hawaii location isn't very good....well, expect for the awesome weather, but the aircraft and instructors are not very good. If I had to choose again, I'd probably say No.

March 29th, 2005, 20:29	#7
Wild_Weasel Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UND Posts: 197	Re: UND again? [ QUOTE ] If I had to choose again, I'd probably say No. [/ QUOTE ] What route would you have taken if you had to do it again?

March 30th, 2005, 13:17	#8
UND_Flyer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CVG Posts: 1,015	Re: UND again? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] If I had to choose again, I'd probably say No. [/ QUOTE ] What route would you have taken if you had to do it again? [/ QUOTE ] I would probably go to a local (in-state) community college or university first and complete all my general ed. classes there and save a butt load of money, before transfering to UND.

March 30th, 2005, 14:42	#9
Lurker Posts: n/a	Re: UND again? If I were still planning on going through the Commercial program, I would say yes. Since my career path and choices have taken somewhat of a 180 since I got here, I would say no. This summer I got completely burnt out while finishing 222 and jumping right in to 323. After that experience I had to rethink my career choice as a pilot, and after a lot of consideration decided it just wasn't for me. I switched to Aviation Management, which isn't a huge change, but at least will get me my core business classes and will probably make me more appealing to the law schools I will be applying to. It's for this reason that I always tell kids that are conidering UND to make sure they get out and fly AT LEAST 10 hours before they make the decision to come out here. Being a professional pilot isn't for everyone. It makes a lot more sense to come to that realization before you come to UND and drop loads of money on a degree you will never use. Having said all of that, I love the college atmosphere here, I just wish that the school could pick itself up and move to somewhere other than Grand Forks. I have met a ton of great people out here that will be great friends for the rest of my life, and in that regard I would choose UND again in a heartbeat.

March 30th, 2005, 15:31	#10
UND_Flyer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CVG Posts: 1,015	Re: UND again? I totally agree with Mtts422, the college atmosphere is great! The Aerospace facilities, aircraft and flight instructors are great, too, but they have some pretty stupid rules and policies. To be honest, the University itself doesn't give a [censored] about the students. They always say that they are here to help students succeed and try to help them become more successful in life. That's a load of bull if you ask me. The entire University administration at UND is messed up. I went to the open forum yesterday where Kupchella (President of UND) talked about UND's strategic plan....what a joke Don't get me wrong, I think the flight training here is top notch, but the university administration need's to straighten out. That's my thought of the day

March 30th, 2005, 15:35	#11
Brazilian_Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL 1C5 (Clow) Posts: 314	Re: UND again? Yeah i called them and they kind of treated me like Sh** they made me feel kind of stupid

March 30th, 2005, 15:50	#12
UND_Flyer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CVG Posts: 1,015	Re: UND again? We pretty much get treated that way every day, but you get used to it

March 30th, 2005, 21:08	#13
Brazilian_Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL 1C5 (Clow) Posts: 314	Re: UND again? I still want to go there, I cant stand chicago anymore. Taking the stupid train everyday, and seeing the same freaking people day after day. Working in an office with a view of a huge brick wall from the bldg next door.

March 31st, 2005, 08:53	#14
Screaming_Emu Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,248	Re: UND again? [ QUOTE ] I still want to go there, I cant stand chicago anymore. Taking the stupid train everyday, and seeing the same freaking people day after day. Working in an office with a view of a huge brick wall from the bldg next door. [/ QUOTE ] well, if you're lookin to get out of civilization, this is the right place ;-)

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